The Hagerty Huskies will head out to face off against the Viera Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Hagerty has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Hagerty's victory against Oviedo wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Huskies skirted past the Lions 4-2. The Huskies haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Addison Dilger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ana Roman, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Campbell Downing also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Viera faced off against South Lake on Thursday. The Hawks fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 8-6. The Hawks' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Viera also got a good showing from Isabella Kapatoes, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Tori Berry made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Farinhas, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Hagerty's victory bumped their record up to 15-6. As for Viera, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Hagerty has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Viera struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hagerty took their win against Viera in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 12-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Huskies since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
